olive oil quality / page 3
Oct. 23, 2023
Europe Approves PDO for Memecik from Aydın, Turkey
Aydın Memecik is set to become the country's third Protected Designation of Origin for olive oil.
Oct. 23, 2023
Australians Overcome Cold, Wet Harvest to Win in New York
Producers in Australia earned fifteen awards at the 2023 NYIOOC after a chilly, damp harvest reduced their yield.
Oct. 18, 2023
Record-Breaking Achievements at the 2023 NYIOOC
The eleventh edition of the world’s largest and most prestigious olive oil quality contest ended Monday when the final winners from the Southern Hemisphere division were revealed.
Oct. 11, 2023 Production
Sep. 28, 2023 Production
Sep. 26, 2023 World
How Monovarietal Olive Oils Promote Ecological Farming, Safeguard Landscapes
Aug. 29, 2023 Live
World Olive Oil Competition Southern Hemisphere Live Updates
Aug. 10, 2023 Producer Profiles
How an Experimental Farm in Japan Gave Rise to Award-Winning Olive Oil
Aug. 8, 2023
Judging Gets Underway in NYIOOC Southern Division
Registration remains open until the final results are released in September. Producers across the hemisphere await the results.
Aug. 2, 2023
Education Vital to Success of Turkey’s Olive Oil Sector, Award-Winning Producer Says
After winning 10 awards at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, the producers behind Oliva Malia are keen to share the secrets of their success.
Jul. 18, 2023
Research Explores Olive Oil Co-Extraction with Olive Leaves, Herbs and Spices
A research review examined how milling olives with olive leaves, herbs and spices could increase the polyphenol content of the resulting oil.
Jul. 13, 2023
Officials in Zadar County Celebrate Award-Winning Producers
Prefect Božidar Longin thanked local extra virgin olive oil, wine and cheese producers for exposing a global audience to Zadar county’s agricultural products.
Jul. 11, 2023
Ever Higher Quality Rewarded at Eighth EVO IOOC Italy in Calabria
Producers from Italy and Brazil received the highest honors at the eight EVO IOOC Italy. Judges agreed that the quality is improving.
Jun. 21, 2023
Andalusian Producers Achieve Outstanding Quality After Disastrous Harvest
After the smallest harvest in more than a decade, producers in Spain earned their fourth-highest award count at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 15, 2023
Research-Focused Conference in Pakistan Showcases the Potential of Olive Cultivation
The PakOlive conference focused on olive oil as a strategic crop in the face of climate change and the need to focus on quality and exports.
Jun. 12, 2023
Tracking the Rise of Olive Oil in Japan
The rising quantity and quality of olive oil production in Japan presents opportunities for local farmers as well as European exporters.
Jun. 8, 2023
Olive Oil Producers in Middle East Enjoy Award-Winning Finish to Bumper Harvest
Producers in Lebanon, Israel and Jordan overcame economic challenges to celebrate success at the 2023 World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 8, 2023
Sicilian and Sardinian Producers Attribute Award-Winning Quality to Innovation, Sustainability
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia overcame drought and macroeconomic challenges to craft some of this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 5, 2023
Goya Spain GM Says the Global Olive Oil Sector Potential Lies with Young Consumers
Antonio Carrasco believes olive oil brands must define themselves through quality while communicating these values to young people.
Jun. 1, 2023
Consumer Group in France Finds Olive Oils Contaminated with Hydrocarbons
Test results published by the National Consumer Institute, found that 23 of 24 olive oils had traces of plasticizer and hydrocarbon contamination.
May. 31, 2023
First-Time NYIOOC Winners Find New Opportunities
From increased media coverage to easier access to lucrative foreign markets, first-time winners at the World Olive Oil Competition reflect on the results of their hardwork and success.
May. 31, 2023
Workshop in Croatia Highlights Award-Winning Olive Oils
During a guided tasting, attendees learned what makes Dalmatian extra virgin olive oil stand out at the World Competition.
May. 30, 2023
East Asian Olive Oils Reach the World Stage
As extra virgin olive oil culture slowly expands in China and Japan, high-quality production in two of the world’s largest economies does too.